Bathroom tiling in Aldridge

Postcode districts: WS9
Nearby: Walsall, Bloxwich and Sutton Coldfield
Guide price: £45–£90 per m²
Typical time on site: 2–4 working days
Water: Varies across the West Midlands
Survey: Free, at your home

What does bathroom tiling cost in Aldridge?

As a guide, budget £45 to £90 per m² including VAT for bathroom tiling in Aldridge; your written quote will pin it down. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Ceramic

£45–£65 per m²

Grout and trims

Typical

Porcelain

£60–£90 per m²

Porcelain walls and floor

Large-format or stone

£85–£125 per m²

Mitred edges, niches

Guide prices for Aldridge including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Aldridge

We work right across Aldridge — WS9 — and in neighbouring Walsall and Bloxwich.

Homes in and around Aldridge vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. We measure tiled areas in Aldridge bathrooms on site, so the quote is based on real square metres. Tiling quotes in Aldridge list the tile, the area and the preparation separately, so you can compare like for like.

Hardness differs from one part of the West Midlands to the next. Mid-tone grout and matt tiles hide the odd water mark better than dark grout and high gloss. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.

What the job includes

Checking walls for flatness and strength, and boarding with cement-based backer board where needed
Grouting, trims or mitred edges, and silicone at internal corners, the bath and the tray
Tanking the shower area and the walls around the bath with a waterproof membrane or liquid system
Setting out so cuts are even and joints line up with niches, windows and edges

Decisions to make first

Floor grip

For a bathroom floor, choose a matt or textured tile with a slip rating of R10 or above. Smaller tiles with more grout lines grip better in a shower.

Grout

Cement-based grout is standard. Epoxy grout resists stains and mould better and suits showers, but takes longer to apply and costs more.

Rules that apply in England

In England, tiling itself is not building regulations work. If it is part of forming a level shower floor with new drainage, that drainage can be Part H work, and any new electrics are covered by Part P.

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Bathroom tiling in Aldridge: questions

What is the price of bathroom tiling in Aldridge?

Bathroom tiling in Aldridge usually costs £45–£90 per m² including VAT. Expect the lower end for a like-for-like job with standard products, and the upper end if things move or you choose premium finishes. Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once agreed.

Who handles building control for bathroom tiling in Aldridge?

Building control for Aldridge is handled by the local council or an approved inspector. If your job needs sign-off — for example a new circuit, new drainage or a new extractor where there was none — we tell you at the survey and handle the notification as part of the work.

How long does bathroom tiling take?

Allow 2–4 working days on site for most jobs, plus the lead time for products after you approve the quote. We give you a day-by-day plan before work starts in Aldridge.

Is the home survey in Aldridge really free?

Yes. We visit, measure the room, check the pipework, drainage and electrics, and talk through what you want. You then get a written, itemised quote with no obligation to go ahead.

Do I need to tank a bathroom before tiling?

The shower area should always be tanked, because tiles and grout are not waterproof on their own. Around a bath with a shower over it, tanking the walls to above the shower head is sensible. A wet room needs the whole floor and the lower walls tanked.